Poon Hill Ghandruk Trek

The first day of Poon Hill Ghandruk trek begins with a 3-hours drive out from Pokhara to Hile. A drive passes Nayapul, it used to start and ends point of the most of Annapurna trek before road extends further up to Ghandruk and Ulleri village. We checked Poon hill Ghandruk trek permits Bhirethanti and drive continues along the Burungdi stream and layers of farmland on the sloppy mountain to Hile village.
Now the trek continuous throughout the beautiful mountain village on the disordered mountain also avoid jeep track can explore the lifestyle of the Nepalese. We steeply climb a long stone stair (3210 steps) on the dotted mountain from Tikhedunga to Ulleri. It provides a picturesque view of the lush green cultivated rice terrace and meandering river below high mountains Annapurna south (23,678 ft) and Hiuchuli (21,125 ft)

The distance from Ulleri village to Ghorepani is approximately 12 km and it takes about 5 hours for the average walker. A maximum route to Ghorepani is a mostly gradual ascent throughout the mixed dense forest and during the spring the path is so magical because of the sprout of distinct wildflower. We spotting flora, fauna, and wildlife inside the dense forest also hear the roaring of the deer bark and monkeys. From starting to ending the scenery dramatically change from lush green landscapes to tall white snow mountain panorama. The Ghorepani welcomed with widespread mountain range also we arrange Mountain View room for your memorial travel experience.

Awaited day in your Poon Hill trek and detour to Poon Hill viewpoint. Early morning leaving from the lodge with drinking water do not forget to put on the warm cloth against the cold. The Poon Hill (3,210 m) path is steeply ascent on stone-stair and might be difficult in the morning, walking with a head torch. Poon hill is known as the best viewpoint in Annapurna region and can see glorious sunrise on more than 15 mountains including Dhaulagiri (8,167 m), II, III, IV, Tukche peak, Dhampus pass, Nilgiri center, Nilgiri center Nilgiri south, Baraha Shikhar, Annapurna South, Hiuchuli, Annapurna I, II, III, IV, Machhapurchhare, Lamjung Himal and Mount Manaslu on far distance.

After admiring the splendorous view of Himalayas, back to lodge for the breakfast. Then we steeply climbing up into the colorful rhododendron forest to Deurali pass (3,090 m) and short descend to Deurali (2990 m).

The trek resume with following branch route through the bamboo shrubs, pine, and rhododendron forest to Dobato. This route is newly explored where hardy meets other tourists but an awesome section of Poon Hill Ghandruk trek. We continuously climb uphill including (strenuous section) on an unruffled forest in the heavenly mountainous terrain. Upon reach, Chautari (stone rest place) see a close view of Annapurna Himalayan range then trek onward on the yak and sheep pasture also spot Lophophorus. Dobato has only three lodges with basic accommodation and an Asian toilet. We hiked 15 km in 6-7 hours.

A 25-minute brief hike brings to the ridge called Muldhai Viewpoint (3637 m), Muldhai viewpoint is higher than Poon Hill and offered a closet view of entire western Himalayan range. The ridge is super cold should be prepared well against icy temperature. After breakfast in Dobato, trek commences steeply down inside the rhododendron forest where easily spot animals and birds also sights waterfall. Then take a rest at Tadapani after that walk resume again out of the main trail throughout dense rhododendron forest till Komrong Danda. The last section of a trail is mostly up to Kot Danda, the guesthouse is located on peace location also surrounding by several trees where numerous birds made residence.

Another sweet day during the Poon Hill Ghandruk trek with Mulde Hill viewpoint, you'll be wake-up by birds whistling and enjoy to see a sunrise on Annapurna south, Hiuchuli, Fishtail, and Annapurna range with sipping hot tea. Then trek begins on the cultivated rice terrace to Ghandruk village, the largest tribal village along Ghorepani Poon Hill trek. We do a cultural excursion in cluster villages then trek descend on rice veranda to Syauli Bazar via Kimche. Upon arrival Syauli Bazar we eat a hot and delicious organic lunch then 2 hours' drive back to Pokhara.